Aliko & Ambai is a feature film about two young women facing the challenges of growing up in the beautiful Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The challenges are significant: tribal conflict, poverty, bullying, domestic violence,and forced marriage. Aliko struggles to complete her education and Ambai searches to escape her abusive home and reunite with her biological father. They navigate the many obstacles in their lives and endeavour to build brighter futures for themselves, supported by the strength of friendship.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Centre for Social and Creative Media
Keywords
- education
- cultural
- papua new guinea
- social issues
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Top Cast
Moslyn Moses as Aliko
Venda Kakaso as Ambai
Paul Bebes as Ethan
Llane Munau as Rose Tango
Diane Anton as Ms Rizeloh
Lucy Sari as Smarti
Maggie Kondango as Aunt Mimi
Harry Koveso as Uncle Joe
Top Crew
Mark Eby · Director
Diane Anton · Director, Writer
Jenno Kanagio · Screenplay
Verena Thomas · Producer
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